women eating healthy in recovery of avoidant and restrictive food intake disorder

What is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?

When people think of eating disorders, the two most common conditions that come to mind are anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. However, these are not the only eating disorders that exist. There are actually several conditions that all fall under the umbrella of eating disorders. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is one of these conditions, and…

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Crossroads Addresses Growing Need for Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Addiction Treatment

Crossroads has been providing high-quality, individualized treatment for addiction to women for more than 40 years. Gender-responsive care has been a cornerstone of supporting clients in making the most of their recovery. Over the years, Crossroads has treated many women who have also been struggling with eating disorders in addition to substance use disorders, prompting…

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Supporting Your Loved One Through Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate; it affects people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, professions, and socioeconomic classes. In addition, addiction affects everyone, not just the person with a substance use disorder. Spouses, children, and relatives feel the impact too as they deal with the stress, uncertainty, and disorder that substance misuse…

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Residential Treatment Program: Why Does it Stand Above Others?

When it comes to treating substance use disorders, there are many addiction treatment centers in Maine to choose from. Each of these facilities offers different approaches and strategies for recovery. There has been a surge in treatment facilities, sober living communities, and outpatient clinics that offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) throughout Maine, but these are not…